Fabulous at 50! You go girl

Barbie Millicent Roberts is turning 50 on March 9th. In those years, she has done every job from rock star to astronaut, but the one thing she did not do is grow old.

For years, the woman with more shoes than Imelda Marcos has caused controversy. Some say we're idealizing an unrealistic ideal of a woman.

Barbie certainly gets credit for longevity, outlasting a lot of toys.

Exactly how much plastic surgery would the average woman need to look like 50 year old Barbie?

If you'd like to know more about her extraordinary life, you can find it here.

Do you doodle?

A recently published study finds that people who doodle during boring meetings remember more of the meeting later.

The author of the study, Jackie Andrade, Ph.D, notes, "This study suggests that in everyday life doodling may be something we do because it helps to keep us on track with a boring task, rather than being an unnecessary distraction that we should try to resist doing."

Perhaps by engaging both halves of the brain - one half for the dry facts being presented, one half for the creation of amusing doodles - we remember more.

Wholesome Vermont image gets a makeover

When people think of Vermont, images of pristine mountains and lakes may come to mind. For more than 60 years, The Vermont Country Store has upheld that image for many with its catalog. The company's website says it's the 'purveyors of the practical and hard-to-find.'
Recently the company added some new items to its familiar catalog. 600 letters of complaint later and the new products are still in the catalog. The reason, people are buying them.
What's all the hoopla about? The Vermont Country Store is now offering 'intimate solutions' for older people. Products like 'pleasure gel, arousal cream and DVDs like fun over 40.'

Did they drink too much Vermont maple syrup? What do you think?

Caffeine is good for your skin

If, this summer at the beach or poolside, you find yourself wondering why that guy just poured his Starbucks Americano all over himself, or why that woman is hooked up to an IV drip of Diet Coke, look at their cancer-free skin and remember that caffeine is good for the skin in two ways. First, it prevents UV-damaged cells from multiplying and becoming cancerous. Second, it acts as a sunscreen.

This is not to detract from the well-established role that regular sunscreen plays in preventing excess sun damage to our skin.

Kelloggs...oops

It's the bong hit seen from Beijing to Baltimore. A picture of Michael Phelps smoking a bong. Was it the end of his career? Kellogg's dropped Phelps from its Ad campaign. Vanno, a company that tracks the reputation of 5,600 companies says Kellogg's rating has nose dived. Kellogg's rating went from #9 to #83. During the peanut butter scare, the company's reputation took a hit falling to #16, but Phelps may have been a harder blow than the company expected.


Phelps did not lose every endorsement. Subway kept him. Did Kelloggs make a huge mistake? Should the company cry over its soggy cornflakes?

First Dog Search Narrowed Considerably

In a selection process that's generating more attention than the search for Commerce Secretary, Michelle Obama has said that they've decided to go with a Portuguese Water Dog (left) which looks sort of like a poodle. Like poodles, Portuguese Water Dogs don't shed, a consideration for Malia Obama, who is allergic to dogs.

Jimmy Orr at Christian Science Monitor notes that "this breed is known not only for having webbed feet and being a favorite of Jacques Cousteau, but they usually pay their taxes on time and rarely back out at the last minute."

Of the various hypoallergenic dogs they might have chosen from, I rather wish they'd gone with a Pomeranian. So cute.

(pictured: a Pomeranian puppy. Aww.)

Hospital may not release octuplets

Nadya Suleman says the hospital may not release her eight babies to her unless she finds a better living situation. They're worried that the unemployed mom's home is too small for 14 children and 3 adults. It sounds like if the hospital thinks the home situation is not fit for the children, then they call Child Protective Services.

Clearly, this woman needs some cash fast if she wants to find a huge home for her family. Maybe she can go on 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire.' She had some time to think about this large family before giving birth. She already had 6 and lets say she was only adding 4 as opposed to 8, Suleman had to have know that 10 or 14 kids would be a lot in a small home that's on the brink of foreclosure. Was she even thinking about these children or just her own needs?

This is zit, sugar!

Good news... and bad news.

Good news: It appears that chocolate doesn't give you pimples.

Bad news: Sugary foods - those with high Glycemic Indices - might.

So if you want to avoid pimples, you might rethink that doughnut-filled white-bread sandwich with potato chip-parsnip-watermelon salad on the side.

Truly Snail Mail

In this day of instant messaging, we are reminded how truly slow snail mail can be. The post office prides itself for delivering the mail regardless of weather conditions. For one woman, the post office delivered, but it was 22 years late. The Oregon woman waited that long to respond to her nephew's high school graduation party invitation. Her family wondered why she did not say anything about the graduation party, but they figured she is too far away. How rude though to not even send the kid a card. What a terrible aunt. She's officially not a bad person, she just never got the invite.

The U.S. Postal Service says the delay was a "very unusual."
How about you, do you still prefer paper invitations? The post office is talking about cutting back on mail delivery. Would you miss snail mail?

Woe is me

Here is Blog Contributor Patrick Baldwin

Why is it always a bigger story when the person who can’t pay his bills has too much money to begin with?
The latest “woe is me” celebrities are New York Yankees Johnny Damon and Xavier Nady. Apparently all their finances were frozen due to the Stanford Scandal.
Excuse me, but both of these guys will get more than enough in their next paycheck to cover groceries. After all as one esteemed blog reader (and former blog model) points out, “what he makes on one(1) paycheck is what we working stiffs take a whole year to make.”
On an interesting side note, is there one celebrity or group of celebrity you feel could stand to lose their credit cards for a while?

Diamonds are forever

That's right, that marriage might not last, but the diamond will. If you're in the market for a diamond, this is the time to buy. The diamond industry is at a standstill. Large companies like De Beers are cutting production and some are even buying diamonds on the market to reduce the supply.

The most interesting piece of information though is that within 20 years, there won't be any more diamonds in the ground. Finito. That's it. The recession is hitting the industry hard. This is coming from an industry that came up with the right hand ring. Somehow I am not too worried about them. So, what are you buying? Buy as an investment? How about men, the industry wants you to wear more bling.

Neverland Ranch Garage Sale this April 22 - 25

More than 2,000 items from Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch will go on sale at an auction being held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.

Items range from a 1911 edition of "Peter Pan" ($50 to $100) to the gates of Neverland Ranch itself ($20,000 to $30,000). Surely the most engaging piece being auctioned will be sale of one of Michael Jackson's famous glittery gloves. It's covered in Swarovski crystals and may sell for $10,000 - $15,000.

Neverland Ranch was reported for sale in 2005, after Jackson was acquitted on charges of child molestation, but went through a saga of refinancing before finally being sold. The new owner is a a joint venture entity comprised of Michael Jackson and Colony Capital, Inc.

First Divorce by Facebook

I would imagine you'd have to work up the nerve to ask for a divorce. What if you could post it on Facebook and your spouse could find out. That's what happened to one woman. It's been dubbed the first Facebook divorce. The woman found out about it when a friend called to console her. Her husband had not mentioned it and she says she did not know he wanted a divorce. When he got home, she asked him if there was anything he wanted to tell her, but he said no. People were commenting on his new Facebook status.

I may be wrong here, but it seems to be that if you can ask someone to marry you, then maybe you can ask for a divorce too.

Not Patrick Swayze's Dirty Dancing

No grinding at winter formal. That's what one Ohio high school principal said. In his opinion, the dance amounts to nothing more than simulated sex and that has no place at school. So, it's back to the awkward 8th grade dance or maybe the students can try ballroom like 'Dancing with the Stars.' That can't be cool. Maybe President Obama struck the right pose at the inaugural youth ball when he described his dance with the first lady as "old school."

Some students are boycotting the dance. If they don't sell enough tickets, the dance could get canceled.

Isn't there a dance that's going to corrupt every generation? Wasn't Elvis supposed to corrupt the youth with his indecent hips?

Justice Served in Overdue Library Book Case

Shelly Koontz did not return her library book "The Freedom Writers Diary" on time. She was arrested and charged. Now, she has a good story to tell her own diary. The charges were dropped. In return Koontz agreed to pay court cost (about $50), return the book and pay $13.95 (the cost of the book.)

Think And Grow Smarter

Do you think you're losing neurons to old age, drinking, or the hard-partying lifestyle you're used to? Maybe you are. But don't worry! The human brain can bounce back. A report suggests six ways you can help nurture your brain.

1. Excercise.
2. Eat foods high in Omega-3 fatty acids (e.g., blueberries, walnuts, salmon).
3. Drink caffeinated coffee or tea.
4. Play video games.
5. Listen to music.
6. Practice meditation.

Playboy Ears Perk Up for Sale Talks

Playboy, the brand, is not living up to its potential. After a dismal last quarter, the company told analysts that it's open to talks about the possible sale of the company. Now, when Playboy is not making enough money, you know we're all in trouble. The magazine is losing circulation, the Internet is replacing the company's videos and even licensing of it's famous logo has taken a drastic hit.

What do you say, is it time for us to take up a collection to save Playboy? Poor Hef.

Facebook: nevermind...

After thousands of people raised a ruckus, Facebook has decided to return to its previous terms of service. So, for now, it's business as usual, but expect a change in the near future.

Drink up, it's national drink wine day

You have heard about the health benefits of wine, but today you can drink just because you enjoy a good glass of wine. I am talking about national drink wine day. I am shocked it's not a federal holiday. It does sound like a joke, but I am not kidding. For all you saying it's a made up holiday to sell wine, yes, of course.

Looking for a good bottle or two to celebrate the day, Wine Spectator has 100 suggestions.

I'd love to hear about your favorite bottle of wine.

Parting is such sweet sorrow... Now move along, please.

Perhaps following the example of Deerfield, Illinois, the city of Warrington (England) has banned kissing in certain areas of the Warrington Bank Quay train station, saying that kissing couples cause congestion in the station.

While Deerfield and Warrington cite economic reasons to ban kissing, some politicians in Mexico and others in Russia have suggested a kissing ban on moral grounds.

What do you think? When is a PDA a bad thing?

Facebook answers your questions...sort of

The founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, answered your questions about who owns your content posted on Facebook. I am not sure he actually answered the question. It looks like he circumvented it.

Here is what Zuckerberg had to say.

One of the questions about our new terms of use is whether Facebook can use this information forever. When a person shares something like a message with a friend, two copies of that information are created—one in the person's sent messages box and the other in their friend's inbox. Even if the person deactivates their account, their friend still has a copy of that message. We think this is the right way for Facebook to work, and it is consistent with how other services like email work. One of the reasons we updated our terms was to make this more clear.

Stay tuned...

Married to Facebook Forever

It turns out your membership to Facebook may last longer than some marriages. Facebook changed its Terms of Service recently basically saying it can do whatever it wants with your content even if you erase it all or close your account.

Here are just a few lines that's generating a lot of buzz.

"You may remove your User Content from the Site at any time. If you choose to remove your User Content, the license granted above will automatically expire, however you acknowledge that the Company may retain archived copies of your User Content."

You can join a group of people who are protesting Facebook's new Terms of Service here. No doubt Facebook is working on a response.

But seriously, did you think that a free service wouldn't retain the rights to your stuff?

Bernie Madoff Doll

The Bernie Madoff doll will cost you a pretty penny, but you get a golden hammer to smash the doll. That will cost you $99. The "Smash-Me Bernie" doll was unveiled at the New York City Toy fair. If you were not part of a Ponzi scheme and still have cash, you can buy a Madoff doll here. If you are not mad at Madoff, but someone else, you can get the doll customized. See, there is something for everyone.

Presidential Rankings

C-SPAN asked 65 historians to rank our presidents from best to worst. Abe Lincoln came out on top. James Buchanan came in last. George W. Bush came in at number 36 out of 42.

In the best category, Lincoln was followed by George Washington, FDR, Theodore Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy and Thomas Jefferson.
In the worst category, it's James Buchanan followed by Andrew Johnson, Franklin D. Pierce, William Henry Harrison, Warren G. Harding and Millard Fillmore.
Here are some more details about why they were ranked in this order. Is it unfair to judge President Bush so early? Have we really had enough time to understand his presidency?

Octo-Mom: how to care for 14 children

Nadya Suleman is home caring for her six children and getting ready for 8 to come home. The single mom without a job has also been doing a lot of interviews. In the latest one to The Sun, Suleman says she still can't wrap her head around how she'll get 14 children to the park (I'd say that's the least of her problems.) If she's looking for insight, some moms of multiple births offered some tips.

They say the donations dry up after the first year as the newness wears off, the media doesn't call anymore and you're left with the financial stress of raising 14 children. A study of 250 mothers of multiple births in the U.S. found that with each additional child, mom's ability to meet her children's basic needs diminished.

Now that the shock has worn off, maybe we can all offer Nadya Suleman some constructive advice.

What's the cost of a vote?

From time to time, we'll have special guest contributors on this blog. Here's Patrick Baldwin.




Despite your feelings on the size, politics and make-up of the Federal Stimulus Plan, there was a WTF element of Friday’s vote you may have missed. The short version is the White House hastily arranged for a private flight from Ohio to D.C. so Democrat Sherrod Brown could cast the key 60th vote in favor of the bill. The entire vote was held up so Brown could race back from his mother’s funeral. In this day of super-security BlackBerries, Pentagon satellite links, and a mobile Oval Office in Air Force One, do elected officials really NEED to be in Washington, D.C. to vote? I mean, if I can access everything from my bank account to my frequent flier miles over the telephone, can’t these guys hit 1 for yes 2 for no?

Matchmaker, Matchmaker Make me a Match

What are people spending money on right now? The matchmaking industry is recession proof. It seems that people want someone to lean on during tough times. They don't mind shelling out cash to the tune of 15,000 dollars a year to a company called Selective Search. The company interviews all applicants in person, runs background checks and calls references.

Lets say you don't have the cash to find love, where else can you look? How about at work? You never know when small talk at the vending machine will turn into dinner. Don't believe me? Careerbuilder.com surveyed workers and found that 40% of them dated a co-worker, with 31% of them going on to marriage. What happened to the relationships that did not work out? Hmmm... you can post those anonymously.

What are some other good places to find love?

The Perfect Age

From a recent article in the New York Times: "...what Liz Claiborne is hoping resonates with consumers, is what the company’s executives call 'perpetual 35-ness.' In other words, the notion that in most women’s minds (if not their bodies) they are all 35. That is the age, Mr. Mizrahi said, when women are “perfectly ripe”: old enough to feel independent and confident, but not so old that they feel, er, old."

Wait. Is 35 the peak of ripeness?

Some surveys seem to back up this view. And another survey suggests that women feel "life is over at 44"!

Oddly enough, there doesn't seem to be much research about finding the age when men feel best.

What age did you feel your best?

If Women Ruled the World

With the current economic crisis, people are looking to place blame. Who was steering this ship? The answer is mostly men. Some people are starting to think we need more women in the mix. I first found this story on Good Morning America, but it's showing up in many other places. This study from the University of Cambridge is fueling the debate. It seems that there is a correlation between testosterone level and how much risk a man takes. Men tend to make high-risk bets under pressure especially when they're in a room full of men in the same predicament. The consensus seems to say a mixed group is better than homogeneous. If women ruled the world, would we end up with the same problems? And what would that world look like?

Happy Birthday, Chuck!

Today people around the world celebrated the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth. The most unusual celebration I found was this evolutionary dinner in Melbourne. For AUD $150 each, guests first enjoy a "primeval soup," "crustaceans," "rise of plants on land," (mysteriously) "the dinosaur period," and finally a "meteoric impact surprise" - which I think is dessert.

Missing Porn

I am sure the Dutch city of Leeuwarden will recover its stolen porn any day now. Enough with the snickering, this is a serious collection that dates back to the 60's and 70's. They think an employee or visitor just walked away with the collection. Now exactly where do you store your porn collection that someone can just walk away with it? This story deserves a headline contest. Post your best headlines below.

What to Splurge on?

Should you splurge on a shiny new car or concert tickets? Which will make you happier? I am glad you asked. Research shows that you'll be happier if you choose the experience over the possession. The car will lose its luster, but you'll always have the memory of your favorite vacation even if you're still paying it off. What's your next splurge?

The Most Miserable U.S. City

Forbes.com has published a ranking of "Most Miserable Cities" in the U.S., based on a measure of nine factors: commute times, public sector corruption, pro sports teams (losing), Superfund sites (environment), income taxes, sales tax, unemployment rate, violent crime, and weather.

The winners (or losers) are:
#10. St. Louis, MO (bad overall)
#9. Miami, FL (crime and depressed real estate)
#8. Buffalo, NY (weather)
#7. Detroit, MI (corruption, crime)
#6. Flint, MI (unemployment)
#5. Modesto, CA (unemployment, car theft)
#4. Cleveland, OH (weather)
#3. Chicago, IL (sales tax, corruption)
#2. Memphis, TN (sales tax)
#1. Stockton, CA (unemployement, real estate bust)

Can 'brain sex' lead to sex on the brain?

It's difficult to resist this pun when I have such a heady subject in front of me. Now, that I got that one out of my system, I came across this really interesting article about 'brain sex' or verbal foreplay. In its simplest terms, brain sex is that intellectual connection you have with someone that causes arousal. It could be a playful text or e-mail message or witty banter in person. As one person said, excitement is excitement, it does not matter how you get there and apparently your body does not know the difference. So, as Valentine's Day approaches, forget the flowers and chocolate and strike up a scintillating conversation about politics, religion or food with your significant other. Keep talking and you might both end up with sex on the brain. Feel free to practice in the comments section.

The Forever War

Did you ever hear the advice: "If you are in a relationship, don't ever go to bed angry at each other"?

Good advice - but there's a corollary. Based on a study of 670 couples, relationships expert John Gottman says that the roots of most couples' arguments are unsolvable. So it's not surprising that arguments repeat themselves: couples will argue about the same things almost 70 percent of the time.

So, if arguments are inevitable and unsolvable, what to do? The key seems to be in finding a way to live with the arguments that you will have with your partner.

Contact Lens or TV Monitor?

Maybe both and it's not so far fetched. Advances in technology is making everything smaller and more portable. In about 10 years, you'll be able to pop a contact lens and watch TV. Your own body heat would power the TV/lens and you can change channels by waving your hand.

People would not be able to tell what you're watching. Like any other contact lens, you'd be able to pop it out at night. Experts say the technology already exists.
In some states you need a hands free device to use your cell phone while driving. How do you think contact lens TV will affect drivers?

Octuplet Names Revealed

Bravely overcoming the challenge of thinking of eight names for her octuplets, Los Angeles-area resident Nadya Suleman has chosen mostly Biblical names: Maliah, Noah, Jonah, Isaiah, Nariah, Jeremiah, McCai, and Josiah.

Have you ever wondered how many people have the same name as you? Howmanyofme.com attempts to answer that question (with a long, and slightly humorous, caveat).

Lincoln: Celebrating 200 years of greatness

You'll hear a lot about Abraham Lincoln this week. His 200th birthday is coming up on February 12th. To commemorate the day, four new postal stamps will go on sale starting this morning.

I knew three (Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana) states have been fighting over Lincoln's legacy, but I recently learned it's now 5 states (add Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.) They all have events scheduled to celebrate the man who has been used by both Republicans and Democrats in recent memory to bolster their arguments.

Speaking of politicians using Abe's name, President Barack Obama invoked Lincoln's name many times. So many times that the Chicago Tribune asked the question, 'does Obama have Abe envy?' They called it a 'man-crush.'
After reading Doris Kearns Goodwin's Team of Rivals, I can understand why someone would have a man-crush on Lincoln. Who is your presidential man-crush? Jefferson, FDR, George Washington?

Fertitlity Statues: Rub at your own risk

These wooden statues came from the Ivory Coast of West Africa. The fertility statues are coming to Ripley's Believe It or Not museum in Myrtle Beach. Some 2,000 women claimed they got pregnant after touching the statues. The traveling exhibit may be coming to a city near you soon. Future stops include New York’s Times Square, Grand Prairie, Texas and Williamsburg, Virginia. You can touch the statues free of charge.

The Most Expensive City

You knew you needed a lot of cash to live in the Big Apple, but how much? The Center for an Urban Future came up with a staggering number (only when compared to the rest of the country.) I say that because I think New Yorkers only shop in NYC so they come to accept these prices.

Want to soak in the atmosphere of the big city? That will cost$123,322 a year. In Houston, that same standard of living is $50,000, but you'd have to live in Houston (not that there is anything wrong with that.) The average rent in NYC is 53% higher than San Francisco. San Fran is the second most expensive city in the country.


New Yorkers pay in many other ways... with long commutes and higher prices for basics. Yet, year after year, a new group of people move to the big city to live their dream. The movies have solidify NYC as a place where anything is possible. I certainly believe that.

What are your impressions of NYC?

Eliot Spitzer's madam tell-all

As if we did not already know too much about former NY Governor Eliot Spitzer's sex life, his Manhattan Madam penned a tell-all spread sheet. The details are juicy. Spitzer went by the name 'James' and wanted it 'rough.' He also did not want to use a condom. Spitzer's madam banned him for some time, but ultimately she took him back. After all, he was thousands of dollars in steady income.



Some say power corrupts, but is it possible for any man to be faithful?

Phelps in Hot Water over Bong Picture

Michael Phelps is now facing the consequences of smoking a bong. The Olympian has said this was a stupid mistake, but that wasn't enough to make his problems go away.
USA Swimming suspended Phelps from competing for three months and Kellogg Co. said it would not renew Phelps' advertising contract.
Phelps spoke to his hometown newspaper saying he is considering his options. He's still trying to decide if he wants to swim in the 2012 games.

What should Phelps do? Go back to a monk-like existence and compete in 2012? Or hang up his goggles early?

The Mystery of Men, Solved

Japanese toy maker Bandai is making a little device that helps women test, and presumably enhance, how appealing they are to men. The "Onna-Dameshi" (roughly, "Woman Test") looks like a makeup compact and and retails for JPY 2,499 (approx $27 USD at today's exchange rate).

There are 4 modes of play (translations my own, with artistic liberties taken)
(1) measuring your "sex appeal quotient," in which you answer questions such as "What hairstyle do guys find the most desirable?" (A: "Semi-long.")
(2) "Fishing game," in which you try to catch 36 different types of guy; a well-timed button press catches a man and yields a question you must answer about his type.
(3) "Queen of the Hill," in which two to four ladies are pitted against each other in a quiz tournament.
(4) "Test it Out," in which you give your Onna-Dameshi over to a guy in whom you are interested. He answers 10 questions designed to diagnose which one of the 36 types of guy he is. Then you answer 5 questions yourself to see how well you know him.

$10 Laptop -- Update

After I posted something about the $10 laptop (below), Bina sent me an article which explained that the $10 laptop in question is a nearly useless brick.

The article goes on to describe the device as "a white brick-like device, purportedly measuring 10 inches by 5 inches, with various wires running out of it and what appeared to be a small monochrome LCD screen on the top. There was no keyboard and no usable display."


The "Sakshat", $10 "Laptop"; and the 1st generation iPod (2001)

'Crackberry' for kids

Good News for kids fascinated with phones. Coming soon to a store near you... a blackberry for kids. The Leapfrog Text & Learn will hit store shelves this summer. It's designed for children 3 to 6 allowing them to play like adults. Kids can text, play games and navigate with arrow keys, but it does not connect to the Internet. As you can imagine parents are divided on the subject of technology.

Here is what I'd like to know. If kids are busy playing with phones, when will they have the opportunity to eat dirt?

Banks Bailing on Deals

I bet when banks accepted taxpayer dollars, they did not expect people to tell them how to spend it. Well, surprise, surprise. Several banks have reneged on deals after getting pressure from Congress. The heat got so hot that Wells Fargo canceled a four day employee conference in Las Vegas. There were others too. Bank of America did not send executives to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland and Citigroup canceled the purchase of a luxury jet recently. Citigroup is also under fire for investing $400 million for the naming rights to the new stadium for the NY Mets. Citi Field is slated to open with the baseball season this Spring. The team and Citigroup deny that this deal will fall apart.

So, these banks say we're not using the bailout money for these projects. Should we still hold them accountable for how they run their business?

Early Election Results

Here is Very Small Talk's snapshot of voting results for best Super Bowl Commercial, as determined by visitors to AdBlitz's YouTube channel.

The mean and median score was 4, so anything above 4 stars is doing better than average. Of the 44 commercials being voted on, 7 of them have perfect scores. The results may yet change! Voting closes on Feb 4th.

Score - Commercial Name
5 - Bridgestone - Astronauts Driving in Space
5 - Careerbuilder.com Official
5 - David Abernathy - Cars.com
5 - Free Doritos
5 - Hulu's
5 - Miller High Life 1 Second Ad
5 - Monster.com "Doubletake"
4.5 - "Mean Troy"
4.5 - Bud Light - Lime Sphere of Summer
4.5 - Cheetos - Spoiled Girl
4.5 - Coca-Cola Avatar
4.5 - Denny's - "Thugs"
4.5 - E*Trade Singing Baby
4.5 - Fast & Furious
4.5 - Power of the Crunch
4.5 - Teleflora's "Talking Flowers"
4.5 - The Undercover Negotiator
4.5 - thechase 2009
4.5 - UP
4.5 - YEAR ONE
4 - 3D HD SoBe Lizard Lake Game Day
4 - Bosses
4 - Bud Light - Drawing Board Skier
4 - Budweiser Clydesdale Circus
4 - Conan O'Brien Will Blow Your Mind
4 - Death and Taxes
4 - Land of the Lost
4 - Pepsi - PepSuber
4 - What if Roadies Ran the World?
3.5 - Angels & Demons
3.5 - Bud Light Meeting
3.5 - Cash 4 Gold
3.5 - Introducing Castrol EDGE, now with Grease Monkeys!
3.5 - Jay Leno is on his way!
3.5 - Pedigree
3.5 - Pepsi Refresh Anthem
3.5 - PepsiMax - I'm Good
3.5 - Race to Witch Mountain
3.5 - Scarecrow - GE ad focusing on Smart Grid Technology
3 - Budweiser Clydesdale Generations
3 - GoDaddy.com - Danica Patrick reveals "enhancements"
2.5 - Ashleymadison.com - Banned in US Ran in Texas
2.5 - GoDaddy.com - Danica Patrick showers
2.5 - Hyundai Assurance - Contract

Voting closes Feb. 4th, so there's not much more time for you to influence the results by voting at http://www.youtube.com/adblitz?feature=bltzhdr0 ....

Man Stuck in Chimney

Poor guy doesn't know how he got there. He wasn't in just any chimney. He was 4 feet down a chimney at a Nectar's Night Club in Burlington, VT. Fortunately for him, a woman heard some noise coming from a chimney around closing time and called for help. Firefighters followed the foot prints in the snow to find the man in the chimney.
Do you think he got an early start on Christmas? I suspect he was at quite a party.

$10 Laptop!

One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) strives to make computer access affordable to children in developing countries. Their effort to design an extremely affordable (and durable) laptop yielded the XO Laptop, which goes for $199.

But for governments and regular people looking to buy something even more affordable: consider the $10 laptop, which might be going on sale soon in India. Actually the initial price might be as much as $20, sort of like how the iPhone was discounted after initial release.